Legal Research

SAHALA KAMALLA

Hyderabad, Telangana- ****** • 810-***-**** • ******@**.*** • www.linkedin.com/in/sahala-kamalla-b9a257212 EDUCATION

Boston University School of Law, Boston, MA

LL.M. in American Law, Concentration in International Business Law — May 2025 Honors: Class Marshal, LL.M. in American Law Program (Nominated) Select Courses: Alternative Dispute Resolution, International Law (J.D), Contract Law, Corporation Law, Introduction to American Law, Legal Research and Writing Seminar, In-house Counsel, IP Law, International M&A Activities: Mooter – Internal Moot Court & External LL.M. Moot Court at American University (Washington, D.C.); Member – MESALSA (Middle Eastern and South Asian Law Students Association), APALSA (Asian Pacific American Law Student Association)

Pendekanti Law College, Osmania University, Hyderabad, India -2023 LL.B.

Activities: Debating Society Member

Sri Narayana College, Osmania University, Hyderabad, India -2018 Bachelor of Arts in History, Public Administration, and Economics Activities: Class Activities Representative; Mock Parliament Participant; Program Organizer EXPERIENCE .

Supporting Paralegal, Rose Law Firm – July 2025

Lake Oswego, Oregon, USA.

• Provide legal support on litigation and corporate matters, including document review and client correspondence.

• Assist attorneys with case preparation, legal research, and drafting of legal documents. Legal Assistant, Telangana High Court – Feb 2024 – July 2024 Office of the State Public Prosecutor

• Conducted legal research, drafted pleadings, and assisted in trial preparation.

• Managed case files, interacted with clients, and maintained procedural compliance.

• Demonstrated strong analytical and communication skills; proficient in MS Office and legal databases. Junior Advocate, Telangana High Court – Nov 2023 – Feb 2024 Office of the Government Pleader, Mines & Industries & Commerce Department

• Assisted the Government Pleader in court proceedings and legal drafting.

• Summarized case files and performed in-depth legal research. Legal Intern, Office of the Advocate General – Aug 2023 – Dec 2023

• Observed court proceedings and participated in high-stakes litigation research.

• Drafted legal documents, supported client interaction, and assisted with legal opinions. Legal Intern, International Arbitration and Mediation Centre (IAMC), Hyderabad – June 2023 (4 weeks)

• Reviewed arbitration case files and created detailed summaries.

• Presented key takeaways through PowerPoint presentations.

• Attended live arbitration sessions and enhanced understanding of ADR mechanisms. Legal Intern, High Court of Telangana – Jan 2023 – Feb 2023 Chambers of Palle Nageshwar Rao, Senior Advocate & President, Telangana Advocates Council

• Drafted legal documents and conducted extensive research.

• Interacted with clients and observed live courtroom advocacy.

• Contributed to case strategies through precise legal analysis. Legal Intern, Hyderabad City Civil Court – Nov 2022 – Dec 2022 Chambers of Adv. Venkateshwarlu

• Assisted in legal research, drafting, and case file preparation for civil litigation matters.

• Engaged in client consultations, observed court proceedings, and reviewed contractual documents to support case strategy ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE & LEADERSHIP

Graduate Assistant Intern, Boston University School of Law – Feb 2024 – Present

• Supported BU Law’s LLM outreach through webinars, info sessions, and applicant engagement.

• Collaborated with admissions teams and international students to promote the program.

• Contributed to the creation of promotional content, including student experience videos highlighting the LL.M. journey, which were shared on LinkedIn to reach a broader audience of applicants. Graduate Admissions Ambassador, Boston University School of Law – 2024 – 2025

• Represented BU Law at outreach events, answering queries and providing peer support to applicants.

• Assisted in organising virtual and in-person events to guide prospective students through the admissions process and share insights on academic and student life.

VOLUNTARY WORK:

Arbitrator, Vis Pre-Moot Court

Harvard Law School, 2025

• Acted as an arbitrator in the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration PreMoot.

• Evaluated oral arguments and provided feedback to teams on arbitration strategy and legal reasoning. Arbitrator, Vis Pre-Moot Court

Fordham Law School, New York, 2025

• Adjudicated rounds in a high-level international commercial arbitration competition.

• Assessed participants' advocacy skills and legal argumentation. LANGUAGES

Telugu (native), English (fluent), Hindi (Intermediate) BAR STATUS

Advocate, Bar Council of India (AIBE 2024)

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